technical correction; additional judges
This bill (SB 1642) amends Arizona law to clarify the process for counties to request additional superior court judges. It specifies that counties with populations over 30,000 can petition the governor for an additional judge per 30,000 residents (or fraction thereof), based on recent population estimates. County boards of supervisors must use metrics like U.S. Census data, auto registrations, employment, and business revenue to determine eligibility. The governor's approval is required before the additional judge position is authorized. This affects county governments and the state judicial system by streamlining the technical process for adding judges in growing areas.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 12, 2026
Last action Jun 12, 2026
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Carine Werner
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